How to Draw ... Draw Squad ...
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Draw Squad
Mark Kistler
Sample pages include:
dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing
TV Artist Mark Kistler
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Gift for 9 year old artist
Mark Kistler's 'Draw Squad' was my gift to my niece on her ninth birthday. She is a crafty young lady, always coloring and drawing. When she opened 'Draw Squad' for the first time, I could see her interest in it. Along with this book, her gift included a sketch pad, pencils and sharpener, a gum eraser and a sturdy notebook with pocket folders to store her drawings. (I checked out the simple supplies that Mark listed for beginners). The first gift that she picked up after opening all others was this book. She followed the step by step instructions and drew a rabbit within minutes.
'Draw Squad' will be used for several years as a learning tool and a reference book. It brings out the hidden talent in all of us.
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Brief review
Satisfactory for gift for our (artistic) 11-year-old granddaughter; we expect it to help her in freehand drawing, especially of 3-D drawings on a 2-D surface. She can take it from there as her abilities and interest (and parental support) permit.
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Drawing Fun
Draw Squad makes the learing process of drawing so much more fun! As an art teacher it is sometimes hard to get the message to the students that they have to practice to get better. Mark Kistlers book does just that and they love it. He has some wonderful ideas on how to make it exciting...of course making the students wanting more!
A must for anyone wanting to learn some basics or a teacher wanting to spark the drawing bug into students.
I have been fortunate enough to see Mark Kistler at a school assembly and all I have to say is WHAT FUN! |
Inspirational!
This was my favorite book when I was in elementary school. From it I learned how to draw, and I still love to draw now in graduate school!
With lots of practice as a kid, and with the insightful and fun guidance of this book, my drawings improved a lot.
Thank you, Mark Kistler! |
Good for children and adults too
This book has a lot to offer. Its main focus is on achieving 3D effects through a number of important techniques such as shading and shadows, perspective, foreshortening and density. It is obviously geared toward a very young audience, but its lessons are so fundamental that any adult lacking basic drawing skills will benefit from them.
Bear in mind that this review is written from the perspective of a non-artist who enjoys drawing. The level of ambition I'm addressing is analogous to that a conscientious writer of letters, or emails, posts and reviews on the Internet, not that of a James Joyce or a Thomas Pynchon. Likewise, this review is not for aspiring professional artists - it is for adults and children who wish to confidently hold a pencil to a blank sheet of paper.
I can see the book working in a classroom setting, but without the energy of an enthusiastic teacher or classmates, a child or adult alone might quickly find the lessons boring. They're a little like doing scales on the piano, though not nearly as arid.
It is almost a sure thing that a child or said 'adult lacking basic drawing skills' who does enough lessons to grasp the eight key words (besides attitude and daily practice) will then have many (not all) of those skills, leaving behind the great majority of us who don't know how to draw and actually fear drawing. For that alone the book is well worth the dough, but personally, I find it too boring to go through entirely. Progress is quick, though. What I did glean from about ten lessons is very useful; to go through all thirty would reinforce what I already learned and I preferred to branch out in other directions. Still, Draw Squad remains in my library, just in case I feel like doing a few 'scales.'
Among the many skills the book does not impart (this is not a gripe, as this book is very basic and the subject matter is vast) are composition, negative space, the great importance of shaded areas in rendering faces and other organic subjects, and some notion of measurement in the positioning of objects, items and features, and I could go on. The book deals mainly with objects and is cartoonish in style, and gives very little attention to complex or organic subjects such as animals, trees or the human figure and face. But don't worry - there is no shortage of books on these. Betty Edwards' 'Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain' is decent, but the skills acquired from Kistler's book would be more at home with De Reyna's 'How to Draw What You See', which uses fundamental shapes the Kistler graduate will have mastered as building blocks to complex drawings. |
Back cover
'Kids love cartooning. This bookwill help keep drawing alive until children are ready to draw from life and nature.' Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and, Drawing on the Artist Within
'Super! I wish I had had Mark Kistler's Draw Squad when I was ten!' Ray Bradbury
'Mark Kistler is the most noted art educator in the history of modern art education.' From the foreward by James M Clarke, former president, Texas Art Education Associates and Art Curriculum Director, Aldine School district, Houston, Tx
As "Commander Mark" on his national PBS TV series The Secret City, Mark Kistler has taught 10 million viewers of all ages how to draw. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad gathers all his zany, effective shortcuts to basic drawing skills into a book that will delight would be artists of all ages.
Like his TV show, the thirty lessons in this book are peppered with jokes, tips, and slogans, and organized in easy-to-follow steps. "Warm-up" exercises generate enthusiasm; the "Key Drawing Words" develop specific skills; practice pages are provided for hands-on participation; and the Commander's own lively sketches and "contests" invite you to add your own creative touches. His bubbling energy, flashes of whimsy, and talent as a teacher make learning to draw fun and easy -- even for those who swear they can't draw a straight line!
In addition to his popular TV drawing show, Mark Kistler is a cartoonist, illustrator, and school workshop leader. |
Contents ...
... my goals ... foreward by James M Clarke ... foreward by Mona Brookes
... Chapter 1 - 'I can't even draw a straight line' dissolving a popular myth - the pre-test - special notes for teachers, parents, grandparents, high school students and kids - the ten key words of drawing - the drawing lesson format - supplies you will need
... Chapter 2 The Drawing Adventure Begins ... Lesson 1 Foreshortening: creating the illusion of depth by distorting objects ... Lesson 2 Surface: pushing objects higher or lower on the surface of the page ... Lesson 3 Shading: adding darkness opposite a light source ... Lesson 4 Shadow: how to effectively use shadow ... Lesson 5 Density: manipulating detail and darkness to make some objects appear nearer than others ... Lesson 6 Contour: giving shape to curved surfaces ... Lesson 7 Overlapping: placing one object over another to create depth ... Lesson 8 Size: bigger usually equals closer! ... Lesson 9 Attitude: how your attitude affects your drawing and vice versa ... Lesson 10 Daily: use it or lose it! ... Lesson 11 Intermediate Foreshortening ... Lesson 12 Intermediate Surface ... Lesson 13 Intermediate Shading ... Lesson 14 Intermediate Shadow ... Lesson 15 Intermediate Density ... Lesson 16 Intermediate Contour ... Lesson 17 Intermediate Overlapping ... Lesson 18 Intermediate Size ... Lesson 19 Intermediate Attitude ... Lesson 20 Intermediate Daily ... Lesson 21 Advanced Foreshortening ... Lesson 22 Advanced Surface ... Lesson 23 Advanced Shading ... Lesson 24 Advanced Shadow ... Lesson 25 Advanced Density ... Lesson 26 Advanced Contour ... Lesson 27 Advanced Overlapping ... Lesson 28 Advanced Size ... Lesson 29 Advanced Attitude ... Lesson 30 Advanced Daily
... Chapter 3 - drawing success in the classroom - special ideas for teachers
... Chapter 4 - how Mark Kistler's drawing program launched my first grade classroom by Margaret Hansen
... Chapter 5 - more ideas for teachers by Mike Schmid
.... Chapter 6 - drawing self-esteem
... Chapter 7 - drawing goals - a special note for high school students
... Chapter 8 - Kids drawing for world peace
... Bruce McIntyre's Achievement Scale Progress Club Chart ... draw squad contest progress chart ... suggested reading ... draw squad video tape series information ... draw squad franchise information |
Sample pages include ... front and back covers ... dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing |
Draw Squad
Mark Kistler
Sample pages include:
dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing
TV Artist Mark Kistler
Art Books. |
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How to draw ... draw squad ...
How to draw ... draw squad ...
As "Commander Mark" on his national PBS TV series The Secret City, Mark Kistler has taught 10 million viewers of all ages how to draw. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad gathers all his zany, effective shortcuts to basic drawing skills into a book that will delight would be artists of all ages.
Like his TV show, the thirty lessons in this book are peppered with jokes, tips, and slogans, and organized in easy-to-follow steps. "Warm-up" exercises generate enthusiasm; the "Key Drawing Words" develop specific skills; practice pages are provided for hands-on participation; and the Commander's own lively sketches and "contests" invite you to add your own creative touches. His bubbling energy, flashes of whimsy, and talent as a teacher make learning to draw fun and easy -- even for those who swear they can't draw a straight line!
Sample pages include ... front and back covers ... dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing |
Manga Mania
Fantasy Worlds
How to Draw the Enchanted Worlds of Japanese Comics
Sample pages include:
contributing artists, the medieval world
How to Draw a Knight
Choosing an Angle - Posing Manga Characters
how to draw the knight, knight illustration
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
how to draw knights, learn to draw manga, learn to draw knights, how to draw a knight, how to draw Japanese comics...
CONTENTS...
the medieval world, gothic beasts, the faerie kingdon, warrior women of manga, science fiction, monsters, steam punk
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How to Draw Caricatures
Sample pages include:
materials and supplies ... marker techniques ... drawing eyes ... pencil techniques ... shading
Artist / Caricaturist - Harry Hamernik
learn how to draw caricatures, learn to draw a caricature, learn how to draw eyes, learn how to draw an eye, learn pencil techniques, learn shading
Caricature Drawing Books
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Wizard Comics Basic Training
Sample pages include:
art essentials ... figure construction ...
Wizard Comics
learn how to draw, learn figure construction
Comic Drawing Books
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How to Draw Anatomy
for the
Comic Book Artist
Sample pages include:
... drawing skulls ...
Artist / Illustrator - Christopher Hart
learn to draw anatomy for comics, learn to draw comics, learn to draw skulls, learn to draw a skull, how to draw skulls, how to draw a skull
Comic Art Drawing Books
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How to Draw Heads and Portraits
Sample pages include:
Polyclitus and the Canon, anthropometry, proportions on a greek skulpture
Proportions on the Human Body (Male and Female)
Contents
Ingres's advice to his students
The Canon For the Human Head - anthropometry - that is the canon? - the head seen from the front - the head seen in profile
The Construction of the Human Head - the skull - the basic structure - the perspective of the circle and the sphere - the canon applied to the basic structure - the structure of the eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth - practice exercises - examples of the head in different positions - practice exercise in drawing a model
Age and Gender in Drawing the Human Head - at the age of two - value and contrast in drawing children's heads - the development of the human head - elderly people - women's heads - examples of women's heads
Detailed Study of the Parts of the Face - eyebrows and eyes - the external appearance of the eyes - pairs of eyes - noses and ears - lips and mouths - hair
The portrait - a lesson from Velazquez - basic features of a good portrait - how to do a good portrait - likeness - applications of Ingres's advice
The Portrait as a Work of Art - lighting - pose - more about the pose and the distance of the model - preliminary sketches and composition - using preliminary sketches to study the pose - formats and sizes - How to Draw Portraits - portraits in red chalk, step by step - doing a self-portrait: you are your own model
Jose Maria Parramon
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How to Draw Digimon Monsters
Sample pages include:
how to draw your favorite digimon ... starting to draw
learn to draw Digimon monsters
Digimon Drawing Books
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Forensic Art
Sample pages include:
Introduction to forensic art and illustration
What is forensic art
Four categories of forensic art
ILLUSTRATIONS
image modification
demonstrative evidence
two-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
three-dimensional facial reconstruction from the skull
Art or Science
Artist / Illustrator - Karen T Taylor
CONTENTS
Part 1 - Forensic Art: The Foundation
Introduction to Forensic Art and Illustration
A History of Forensic Art
The Human Face
Drawing the Human Face
Part 2 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Living
The Interview
Composite Imagery
Age Progression: Growth
Age Progression: Aging
Image Assessment and Modification
Part 3 - Forensic Art: Finding and Identifying the Dead
Postmortem Drawing
Skull Protection and Preparation for Reconstruction
Two-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull
Three-Dimensional Facial Reconstruction of the Skull
Methods of Superimposition
Part 4 - Forensic Art: Additional Responsibilities
Professional Ethics and Conduct
Printing and Graphics Reproduction
Dealing with the News Media
The Forensic Artist in Court
(Note : Search Inside book for more detailed contents list)
Forensic Art Books
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How to Draw the Human Head and How to Draw the Human Figure
Sample pages include:
how to draw the female eye, how to draw the female mouth, how to draw a lauging mouth vs. how to draw a straight mouth
Jack Hamm
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How to Draw Cartoon Animation
Sample pages include:
Character development ... Cartoon construction ... Stance ... Body built from circular and rounded forms ... Drawings of dogs ... More circular and rounded forms.
Animator - Preston Blair
DESCRIPTION
This is the one sourcebook that cartooning and animation enthusiasts have been clamoring about for years! A time-tested classic, this tried-and-true reference is often used as a textbook in cartooning workshops, and beginning and professional cartoonists alike are known to have copies of Cartoon Animation in their libraries. In this comprehensive title, famed animator Preston Blair shares his expertise on how to develop a cartoon character, create dynamic movement, and coordinate dialogue with action. Topics include character development, line of action, dialogue, timing, and, of course, animation! This valuable resource provides inspiration and information you need to begin drawing your own animated characters.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Character Development ... Character Movement ... Animation ... Dialogue ... Technical.
224 pages.
At least 32 people rated this 5 stars.
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How to Draw Pictures that Look Real with Colored Pencils with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, drawing materials - the basics, drawing materials - accessories
CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED... materials the basics ... materials - accessories ... vertical line - smooth stroke ... pressure bar ...feather vs. definitive stroke ... vertical line - quick ... overlap and straddled strokes ... scribble stroke ... broken scribble stroke ... dense vs. airy ... where to start ... building color ... value.
INTERIORS... wicker basket and drapes ... upholstery and pillows ... carved wood ... wood grain floor ... patterned carpet ... windowsill ... walls ... metal fixtures ... patent leather shoes ... tennis shoes ... teddy bear ... eyelet lace.
EXTERIORS... apple blossom and sky ... tulips ... distant flowers ... rhododendrons - using a marker blender ... hedge, sidewalk, ivy and background greenery ... tall grasses, dirt and beauty bark ... close grass ... fir tree trunk ... lake and trees ... alder tree trunk with crosshatched background ... ocean and clouds ... tropics ... waterfall ... barn doors - old wood ... stone stairs ... stones or pebbles ... old brick ... new brick.
Art Materials
From Creation to Framing
For Artists, Sculptors and Crafters |
How to Draw Realistic Portraits with Coloured Pencil Step by Step with artist Ann Kullberg
Sample pages include:
Getting started, materials with hints, basic techniques.
CONTENTS
Introduction ... Getting Started ... Composing a Portrait ... Seeing the Light ... Creating Believable Skin Tones ... Painting Features of the Face ... Painting Hair ... Painting Fabric ... Putting It All Together.
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How to Create Animation
Sample pages include:
front and back covers with illustrations ... why this book? ... page with 10 illustrations ... a few autobiographical pages
Richard Williams
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Draw Squad
Mark Kistler
Sample pages include:
dissolving a popular myth ... the pre-test ... the key words of drawing
TV Artist Mark Kistler
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Sample pages include:
list of illustrations ... learning to draw ... John Henry Fuseli
Robert Beverly Hale
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